In Korea, CosRx is widely known for its no-frills, ingredient-focused approach to skin care—especially for acne-prone, oily, ...

Who Should Use It: In general, snail mucin can be used on all skin types, though its hydrating properties make it especially choice for those with dry skin, says Dr. Lain.

Move over slugging, it’s snail mucin’s time to shine. The current skin care obsession makes use of actual snail slime — AKA snail secretion filtrate — for plumper, softer and smoother skin.

One type of mucin only comes out when snails are stressed. To accomplish that, snails are sprayed with a small amount of a chemical or poked with a stick. Once their mucin is collected, they're ...

Alas, we’ve arrived at the star of the show — the COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence. If you’ve heard of only one product from the brand, it’s likely this one.

We asked dermatologists and skin-care obsessives about the best snail-mucin products for all skin types, from well-known CosRx to more under-the-radar brands.

Researchers reveal that the loss of mucin-type O-glycosylation in the brain endothelial glycocalyx weakens the blood-brain barrier, leading to increased permeability, neuroinflammation, and ...

Snail mucin, or snail secretion filtrate, is a thick fluid secreted by snails. Specifically, the Cryptomphalus Aspersa species (the common garden snail) has emerged as a key source of this ingredient.

We tested and reviewed COSRX, especially its best-selling snail mucin. We also consulted a dermatologist for the 411 on Korean skincare, glass skin and more.